Viruses and Monerans: Human Viruses

The video discusses how viruses like measles, influenza, smallpox, and AIDS impact human populations. It highlights the development of vaccines, which consist of weakened or dead viruses, to protect against these diseases. Vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies, preventing diseases like measles and mumps. The video emphasizes the importance of vaccines in safeguarding health throughout one's lifetime.

What are some diseases that vaccines help protect against?

What role do scientists play in vaccine development?

What is the composition of a vaccine?

How do vaccines stimulate the immune system?

Why is it important to receive vaccines during your lifetime?